While having an after-lunch coffee, Peter and I ran into Urban, the curator of the nearby Mestni Museum. He kindly offered to cart us around to every attraction in town; I asked him if instead he could take us to the highest point in town so we could take pictures. He obliged and took us to a church on top of a mountain.
On the quirky end, Idrija also happens to be home to the largest wooden wheel in Europe - 13,6 m. It used to power the whole town.
Idrija is also famous throughout the world for its lace, which is on display throughout the town.
It’s interesting seeing how Idrija’s lacemaking style evolved over time with political and geographical changes. Pre-World War I, Idrija’s lace clients were mostly Austrians, who preferred large, country-style lacework.
Adventurous Kate (to be continued)
